Complete Texas name change package with petition, fingerprinting requirements, order template, and post-order update guides. Texas requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check for adult name changes. No state income tax means one fewer agency to notify.
Yes. Texas requires adult petitioners to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal history background check through the Department of Public Safety under Tex. Fam. Code § 45.004. Sex offenders must comply with additional requirements.
Not in all cases. The court has discretion to order publication. If the petitioner has a criminal history, publication may be required. The judge may also waive publication for safety concerns.
Because Texas has no state income tax, you do not need to notify a state tax agency about your name change — one fewer post-order update compared to most states. You still need to update Social Security, DPS, and federal records.
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Templates for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed TX attorney for your specific situation.
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